Vladimir Konopelko, CPIM, is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in various purchasing roles. Currently serving as Senior Buyer Projects at NOVA Chemicals since February 2020, Vladimir previously held positions including Purchasing Manager at Stubbe's Precast and Sr. Buyer/Planner at Cimpress. Additional experience includes working as a Purchasing Specialist at Salford Group and as a Purchasing Assistant at Alpha Marathon Film Extrusion Technologies Inc. Prior to these roles, Vladimir was the Director of Procurement at Tyumen Battery Factory. Educational qualifications include an Engineering degree in Industrial Automation from Tyumen State Oil & Gas University and a Certificate in Introduction to Canadian Customs & Border Procedures from The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers. Further professional development includes training at Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Microskills, as well as involvement with the Toronto Chapter of APICS.